Pewter USA, capped bust dime, coppers and more

[Greylock]

I have been so busy I almost forgot I owned a metal detector but today I had a few hours free so I took advantage. Earlier in the year I found what I thought was a cellar hole but didn't have my detector with me at the time so was unsure till today. The problem is I had to cross a little brook to get there and after the rain we had last night I basically had to swim across. Soaking wet I went on through the thick growth and started in an area that was t too grown in. After a while I just started bush whacking to get in closer and I'm glad I did. Still cannot get the whole area so will have to wait till late fall to see what else is around. After not swinging for so long it felt great finding all the history I found today. The first signal I got was a sweet sounding high tone. Almost certain to be a coin I dug out a bit and checked the pile. Now a mid tone a nice decorated tombac comes out. A bit confused i re checked the hole and that high tone was still there. Dug some more and could see a nice shinny silver. Outs comes the 1821 dime. After that I immediately started to grid the area and the rest followed. Lots of buttons. Tombacs, pewter, dandy, and flat. The coins were mostly from one little area. Maybe within 10'-15' from one another. KG l no date, 1787 connecticut copper, and a classic head LC. Some nice relics mixed in also. A shoe buckle frame, an ox knob, 2 very nice pewter spoons and what I think is a coronation medal? It looks like it says "crowned king of England S 22 1761". One of the last finds of the quick hunt was a Pewter USA button. Measures about 18-19mm and was so shinny compared to the other pewters I found today I thought it was silver for a while. Would love to hear people input on the USA button. Another interesting piece was a large pewter button with "EA" stamped on the face. That's about enough rambling for me. Hope everyone enjoys.

 

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[Greylock]

Thanks for all the replies and banner votes. I can't wait till fall to go back so I'm going tomorrow. Figure ill go over the spots that I did already and try and find a few other open spots.

 

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[CASPER-2]

GOOD LUCK

 

[treblehunter]

How are the ticks at that spot, I had a spot last year this time where after I got home I picked off twentysome ticks. Of course this spot of yours is worth every bite!
Great finds! There is no way of finding a virgin site like that in my neck of the woods. Congrats!

 

[Greylock]

The ticks are not bad in that little area. My house is only a 1/4 mile away and I won't even touch the tree line in my back yard.

 

[pigeonman]

you have one heck of a spot there! almost as good as the spots here in nj. ha ha. you don't find many places to hunt like that.keep up the good work!

 

[DigIron2]

Finally found the banner button!My vote is in.I voted for something before in the past but forgot how I did it.

 

[hogge]

Tom, Has Don T. gotten back to you yet?

 

[HomeGuardDan]

you should forget you own one again and leave the relics for the rest of us HA HA.

Killer stuff man - simply awesome!

 

[Greylock]

Tom, Has Don T. gotten back to you yet?

No word yet. I think the last time I emailed him on a weekend he didn't respond till Monday morning. Hopefully will hear back tomorrow.

 

[Greylock]

you should forget you own one again and leave the relics for the rest of us HA HA.

Killer stuff man - simply awesome!

Haha. You're one to talk. I seen those cobs you posted. Great history down that way.

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Wow. What a hunt! I'll also nominate this for a well deserved banner post.

When you go back take a brush cutter!!!

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

You've done extremely well with a wide range of excellent finds. You must be excited with the thought of returning in the fall. Congrats!

 

[Kodiak43351]

Great hunt. Congrats

 

[Bubba65]

Well I have been away for quite awhile and haven't hunted myself do to the release of my book, but I must say what a pleasure to see all these AWESOME FINDS!!!!
That is one Heck of a dig, CONGRATS and my Banner Vote is in

 

[Greylock]

Thanks again for all the comments and votes. I haven't heard from Don Troiani yet but will update when I do. I also started another post from the same site with a nice masonic cuff button if anyone is interested.

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

I'm not sure how I missed this thread, but thankfully it's not too old. That USA button is a BANNER find in my view. It's in fantastic condition and I haven't seen one that nice dug recently.

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Oh, and the capped bust and coppers aren't too shabby either. Great finds Greylock.

 

[park pirate]

Outstanding finds..

 

[BuckleBoy]

Tag. Hope to hear more about the Pewter USA.

GREAT hunt!

 

[Greylock]

Tag. Hope to hear more about the Pewter USA.

GREAT hunt!

Don Troiani said it was common variety.